In this episode, you are going to learn how to have amazing sex, deeper intimacy, and create real, lasting love. 

If you feel like intimacy with your partner is rare, your desire is low, or that your marriage is even sexless, this conversation is for you. 

Here to deliver the most important sex advice you need to hear is renowned sex therapist and bestselling author, Vanessa Marin.  

Vanessa Marin is a licensed psychotherapist and a sex therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience helping people have healthier, more satisfying sex lives. She is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice on how to have the best sex of your life. 

This conversation tackles everything you weren?t taught?and probably aren?t talking about?when it comes to sex. Mel also shares openly about her own sex life, difficulties with intimacy, and speaks openly in a way you?ve never heard before.

Whether you are single, in a relationship, or married, this conversation is going to make you think differently about sex and inspire you to prioritize pleasure and connection in bed, no matter your age, relationship status, or gender. 

You?ll learn:

-The real reason you feel disconnected in your sex life

-The two different types of sex drives and why it matters 

-What to do if you?re on your way to a dry bedroom

-What exactly to say if you?re not in the mood when your partner initiates sex

If you feel like you can?t talk about sex, if you can?t ask for what you want, don?t know how to bring it up, are going through a dry spell, or want to have more sex but you?re exhausted, this episode is for you. 

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If you enjoyed this personal and practical episode, listen to this one next: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling dismissed, overlooked, or drained ? but you couldn't quite put your finger on why? 

You're not imagining it. 

Disrespect is everywhere, and often, it?s so subtle that you don?t realize it?s happening until it?s already taken a toll on your confidence, energy, and peace of mind.

In today?s episode, Mel breaks down 6 sneaky ways people are disrespecting you every day ? at work, in relationships, even within your own family ? and, more importantly, exactly what to do about it. 

Whether it?s someone constantly talking over you, dismissing your feelings, or always running late (yep, that?s disrespectful, too), you?ll learn how to respond in a way that protects your energy and commands the respect you deserve.

If you?re tired of feeling unseen, unheard, or undervalued, this is the episode for you. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you enjoyed this eye-opening episode, listen to this one next: How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power.

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Life is hard. Struggles are inevitable for you and for the people you love. But even when things feel overwhelming, there?s always something you can do. 

And in today?s episode, you?re getting a toolkit ? a companion guide to all of life?s twists and turns. 

When life feels chaotic, you deserve clarity. 

When emotions feel overwhelming, you deserve tools that work. 

And when you feel stuck, you deserve a way forward. 

That?s all in today?s conversation with world-renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith. Dr. Julie is here to share the essential strategies that will help you navigate stress, anxiety, and life?s toughest moments with confidence. This episode will change the way you approach your emotions and mental strength forever. 

You?ll learn: 

-How to handle difficult emotions in the moment 

-The biggest mistakes you make when dealing with stress & anxiety 

-How to stop overthinking and regain control of your mind 

-Practical tools to build resilience and mental strength 

-Why you are so much stronger than you realize?and how to tap into your strength 

This is one of those conversations you?re not only going to love, you?re going to want to share it with everyone you care about. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you enjoyed this eye-opening episode, listen to this one next: How to Control Your Mind & Redirect Your Energy to Self Transformation

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn the evening routine that has changed Mel?s life. 

Right now, you most likely stay up too late, scrolling on your phone, flipping through channels, or doing absolutely nothing ? and end up going to bed later than you want to. 

You wake up tired, feeling like you?re behind the ball on the day, and start the day stressed. 

That changes now. 

In this episode, Mel breaks down exactly why you?re staying up too late, even though you know better. It?s not your fault. There?s real science behind it, and once you understand what?s happening, you can take back control. 

You?ll also learn the 5 easy steps you can take right after you finish listening that will help you close out each day, sleep better, and set you up to feel better tomorrow. 

This episode is packed with tactical advice and the 5 science-backed components of the best nighttime routine.

If you?ve ever said, ?I need to stop staying up so late,? but keep falling into the same trap, this episode is a must-listen. Hit play now, embrace your new evening routine, and wake up feeling like you again. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you enjoyed this episode, your next listen should be: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want

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Today, you will learn why everything you thought about aging is wrong ? and how to stay strong, energized, and mobile at any age. 

Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, joins Mel today to give you the wakeup call of a lifetime ? one that will teach you how to look, feel, and stay young forever. 

Dr. Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the world?s leading experts on mobility, musculoskeletal aging, and longevity. Her pioneering research proves that aging doesn?t mean getting weaker ? it means getting smarter about how you move. 

You?ll learn: 

Dr. Wright will break down the exercise routine scientifically proven to change the way your body looks and feels, plus a powerful mindset shift that will completely change how you view aging. 

Whether you?re 25 or 65, this episode will give you a science-backed roadmap to staying strong, mobile, and independent for life. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to this one next: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want

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Today, you?re getting a wake-up call that will forever change the way you see your phone, your attention, and your time. 

Mel is pulling back the curtain on the hidden game that Big Tech is playing with your brain?one designed to hijack your focus, drain your energy, and keep you scrolling so they can profit off of you. 

But here?s the good news: once you see the game for what it is, you can stop losing and start winning. 

In this episode, you?ll learn why you feel exhausted after scrolling, why you can?t stop checking your phone, and how social media is manipulating you in ways you don?t even realize. 

Mel breaks down the science of dopamine, motivation, and attention?and how simple, research-backed changes can help you reclaim control. 

Mel also shares her conversation with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, who reveals the shocking truth about what your phone is doing to your brain?and how to undo the damage starting today. 

By the end, you?ll have the tools to take your power back, set boundaries with technology, and start using your phone as a tool rather than being the tool. 

If you?re tired of feeling distracted, overwhelmed, and drained, this episode is the wake-up call you need. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

To hear more from Dr. K, listen to this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, that goes deeper into the themes discussed today: Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

For more real talk from Mel that cuts right to the heart of what you?re facing today, listen to this episode: When Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Here?s Exactly What to Do

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Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people. 

In this episode, you will dive deep into how to respond to disrespect, gaslighting, and exactly what to say when someone tries to brush off their behavior with, ?I was just joking.? 

You and Mel are both learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who is known for his straightforward advice, tips, and tricks on how to communicate better. 

Jefferson is here to teach you exactly what to say (and what not to say) when you're dealing with a difficult person: 

If you?re tired of being talked over, dismissed, or made to feel less than, it?s time to learn the techniques that will help you walk into any conversation with confidence?and walk away with your power intact. 

You?ll learn how to:

After today, you?ll have the exact tools to protect your peace, reclaim your confidence, and navigate any difficult conversation with ease. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you enjoyed this episode, and want to know more about how to protect your energy and happiness, listen to this one next: The 7-Day Reset for More Time, Energy & Happiness (Backed by Science)

Listen to Jefferson?s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast here: Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation

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Today, you are getting a simple plan to take back control. In this episode, Mel is sharing the 7 research-backed habits that will make a huge difference in your day-to-day life and will help you to reclaim your time, your energy, and your focus. 

These are weekly habits for productivity, wellness, health, and balance. 

If you feel constantly overwhelmed, stressed, or like you?re running on empty, this episode is your reset button. Consider it your blueprint for taking back control. 

After listening, you will have 7 habits, that if you do them each once per week, will make it an amazing one. You?ll go from feeling scattered and exhausted to calm, clear, and ready to face whatever life throws at you next. 

This episode comes with a powerful companion checklist?designed using the latest research to help you beat overwhelm and take back your power with simple weekly habits. The best part? You can start using it in less than a minute.

Just download it here: melrobbins.com/week

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you enjoyed this episode about getting your week together, hone in on every day next with this one: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & Focus.  

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In this episode, you will learn how to make healthy living unbelievably easy. 

Today, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is distilling over 20 years of experience and thousands of patient success stories into just four key steps to a happier and healthier life. 

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a world-renowned physician, bestselling author, and the host of Europe?s #1 health and wellness podcast. Today, he will simplify the overwhelming topic of health and empower you to trust what feels good for your body. 

He is going to share practical and actionable tools you can incorporate into your life, starting today, including a simple 5-minute workout you can do in your kitchen and a proven framework to help you stop cravings and stay in control. 

Whether you want to cut back on sugar, sleep better, move more, boost your energy, or reduce stress, this episode has everything you need to start feeling better today.

And stick around until the end of this episode because Dr. Chatterjee is talking openly about the stress that comes with caregiving: whether it?s for aging parents, a partner, your kids, or even yourself. What he has to share is truly powerful.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you like this empowering and informative episode, your next listen should be this one: Eat THIS to Lose Fat, Prevent Disease, & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn how to do a mindset reset to unlock the full power of your mind. 

Your brain is wired to give you what you want, and today, you?re getting Mel?s science-backed insights and her step-by-step guide for letting go of negative thoughts and redirecting your energy to self-transformation. 

If you?ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of negativity, self-doubt, or overthinking, this episode is for you. Mel is sharing 5 powerful, science-backed techniques to get your brain working for you rather than against you. By the end, you?ll see that when you focus your thoughts toward the right things, there?s no stopping you. 

Whether you want to build confidence, break free from negative thought loops, or simply create more peace in your life, this episode gives you the life-changing tools to make it happen. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you like this research-packed episode, your next listen should be this one, with Dr. Jim Doty: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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In this episode, you?ll learn the truth about relationships that no one ever tells you. 

Today, Mel and her husband Chris, who have been together for 30 years, are answering your biggest relationship questions and giving you their secret to a happy relationship. 

Packed with fresh advice you never saw coming, Mel and Chris talk about how they learned these lessons the hard way, and share the relationship truths they wished they knew sooner to create a healthy romantic relationship. 

Mel and Chris break down their relationship truths into small, actionable things you can do to make your relationship stronger today.  

These are the real conversations about love, resentment, and growth that most couples avoid. After today, you will know: 

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this episode will change how you think about love. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory here. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll like hearing another episode from Mel and Chris: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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If you?ve ever found yourself wondering ?where did all my friends go?? or felt like making friends as an adult is impossible, you are not alone. 

In today?s episode, Mel is breaking down the surprising reasons why friendship feels so much harder in adulthood?and, more importantly, how to change that. 

In this episode, you?ll learn: 

Mel also shares shocking research that will change the way you think about friendships?including how long it really takes to form a close bond and the single most important factor in building lasting connections.

If you feel lonely, disconnected, or simply want to strengthen the friendships you already have, this episode will give you the exact roadmap you need.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

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This episode is your playbook for a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. 

Today, renowned researcher Dr. Judith Joseph, MD is here to share the simple, science-backed habits that will truly make your life better. 

She is here to share her groundbreaking research on this important subject and exactly what to do to feel more energized, excited, joyful, and present in your life again. 

Dr. Joseph is a double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and is affiliated with Columbia University and New York University. She is also a pioneering researcher and the founder and principal investigator of her research institute, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine.

In this episode, she?s revealing?for the first time ever?her 5 V?s Framework, a groundbreaking research-backed approach from her Happiness Lab.

If you?re ready to take control of your life, achieve your biggest goals, and create lasting happiness, this episode is for you. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

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In this episode, you will learn why 80% of autoimmune diseases happen to women and the solutions to take back control of your health. 

Today, Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard- and MIT-trained MD with over 25 years of clinical experience will share what is happening in your body when struggling with an autoimmune disease. 

These are the medical facts, signs, and causes you need to know from a renowned MD. This is science you?ve never heard and solutions you?ve never considered. 

After today you will know: 

What exactly is an autoimmune disease, and what causes it? 

Why do women have more autoimmune issues than men? 

What symptoms might you be experiencing right now that could signal an undiagnosed autoimmune disease? 

What are the top 3 things you can do to heal yourself? 

What role does trauma play in autoimmune disease? 

If you already know you have an autoimmune disease?or you?ve been struggling with symptoms like persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, unexplained weight gain, or swelling?this episode could be life-changing.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory here. 

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If nothing seems to be going your way, and when it feels like it?s all too much, today?s episode is for you. 

Today, Mel is showing up with a powerful message that will help if you?re feeling stressed, lost, alone, or like you?re losing hope. 

In this episode, Mel is giving you a 4-step roadmap to get unstuck and move forward in the truly unfair moments in life.

When life hands you situations that seem impossible, it can feel like there?s no way out. In this episode, you?ll get the 4 powerful steps to help you move through life?s toughest challenges.

No matter what situation you are in, you will leave this episode feeling validated and empowered to find a way through even the hardest moments. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 
 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want
 

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory here. 

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Today, you?re getting a masterclass about what alcohol does to your body, brain, and health. 

One of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol is here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your life. 

She?s going to give you facts and help you be informed about the decisions you are making when it comes to your mental, physical, and emotional health when it comes to alcohol consumption. 

Joining Mel today is Harvard?s Dr. Sarah Wakeman, MD. Dr. Wakeman is Senior Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder at Mass General Brigham, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the Program Director of Mass General Substance Use Addiction Services. 

She?s here to answer: 

How much is TOO much alcohol? 

What amount of alcohol is okay in a healthy life? 

What happens to your brain when you drink? 

And how do you help someone you love who you think drinks too much? 

By the time you finish listening, you?ll have the latest research so that you make the most informed decisions about the role alcohol plays in your life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top. 

Join Mel on her first ever LIVE tour, Let Them The Tour, here.

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory here. 

For more resources, including links to Dr. Sarah Wakeman?s work, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family

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In today?s episode, Mel asks you 3 powerful questions that will reveal who you really are. 

This episode gives you a simple way to learn more about yourself,  find clarity, and feel energized and inspired again. 

The first question helps you become your best self and tap into your capacity for success and excellence. 

The second question will help you make any difficult decision and access your most important values.

The third question involves your relationships, how you can make them better, and how you prioritize them.

Whether you're at a crossroads or just curious about your potential, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & Focus
 

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn a process to figure out what you really want, design a life you love, and find your purpose. 

If you feel stuck, lost, or unsure about what?s next, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools you?ve been searching for. 

This is your roadmap for creating the life you want. 

For two decades, Mel has followed the work of Dr. Martha Beck from afar. She is the #1 life coach in the world and her teachings have inspired Mel every single step of her own journey. 

In this episode, for the very first time, Mel and Dr. Beck are sitting down to give you the coaching session of a lifetime.  

Dr. Beck is here to give you the breakthrough you?ve been waiting for and the wisdom you?ve been craving. 

Using her own powerful comeback story of strength and resilience , she?ll inspire you to step into your purpose and create a bold, authentic life that?s fully aligned with who you are and what you truly want.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Martha Beck?s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be this episode: If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life

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If you're feeling tired, unmotivated, and lonely you need today's episode. 

Today, the #1 stress doctor is here to share her toolkit to quickly get out of a rut and live a happier life. 

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard Medical School lecturer and one of the world?s top experts on stress and public health, will reveal the top 3 things that keep you stressed and overwhelmed. 

Then, she shares a reimagined, science-backed approach to protect your brain from stress and feel calmer now.

The strategies you?ll learn today are simple, free, and available for you to start using right away.

By the time you finish listening, you will go from feeling tired to energized, shift from feeling disconnected to deeply connected in your life, and break free from burnout and finally feel your best again.

By the end, you?ll feel inspired, empowered, and ready to start thriving.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Aditi Nerurkar?s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be Mel?s conversation with Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same

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In this episode, you?ll learn how to actually stick to your goals this year. 

Mel shares 5 rules that will make any new habit stick. These hacks are simple, evidence-based, and easy to apply. 

They help you avoid the most common traps people fall into: feeling tired, lazy, and deciding to give up on your goals.

You?re not alone?many people end up quitting. But not you. Not this time. 

Because by the time you finish listening to today?s jam-packed episode, you?ll know the 5 powerful, science-backed strategies to make your habits stick for good. 

Whether it?s staying consistent with your fitness goals, building better money habits, or committing to Dry January, these tools will help you stay on track?even on the days you want to give up.

You?ll learn the powerful link between habits and your identity, simple ways to trick your brain into action, and how to bounce back quickly from slip-ups. 

This is the ultimate episode for anyone who?s tired of starting over and ready to lock in the habits that lead to lasting change. These tips are practical, proven, and so easy to apply, you?ll be on your way to success before the episode is over. 

This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top. 

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory here. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this personal, tactical, and relatable episode, listen to this one next, about how to use your mornings better this year: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & Focus

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn the simple, 15 minute morning routine you should do each day after waking up.

If you want to wake up early and be more energized, productive, and in control of your day, you?ll love learning the 6 easy steps in Mel?s morning routine.

From the first time you try out this 15 minute routine, you?ll be amazed by the difference it makes in your life.

This powerful episode is packed with teaching, insights, research, and tools about making the most of your mornings.

You?ll also learn why mornings are harder for some people than others and how sticking to this reliable routine is the key to breaking out of destructive patterns and showing up in your life with the energy and confidence you deserve.

It?s time you start your day in a way that makes you feel incredible.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode on how to begin your day, you?ll love listening to this one about how to end your day next: 4 Easy Nighttime Habits to Feel Energized & Sleep Better

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Today, you?re going to learn the simple trick to stop caring what other people think.

If you find that you take things personally, worry what other people think about you, are scared of being judged, or find that you can?t stop overthinking, you?ll love this episode.

You?ll learn how to stop people-pleasing and start doing what is right for you.

Featured in today?s episode is Chrissy Teigen, who opens up about her own struggles with people-pleasing. Mel gives Chrissy the coaching session of a lifetime, and what they talk about together will resonate deeply with you.

This episode is both deeply personal and highly practical. You?ll learn:

Get ready to take back control of your life again and live it for yourself.

To listen to Chrissy Teigen?s new podcast on Audible, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen, click here.

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode, here.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this personal, tactical, and relatable episode, listen to this one next: The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn a proven step-by-step process to achieve any goal.

There are 6 simple steps that Mel has used over and over in her life to accomplish goals big and small, and she?s sharing her framework with you today.

Whether you want to improve your health, launch a business, make a major life change, or simply get more steps in, this proven formula will help you create results.

Mel will walk you through how she?s used this 6 step process in her own life, including how she got out of debt, became a bestselling author, and started this podcast, and she will share specific insights that will help you stay on track even when things get tough.

By the end of this episode, you?ll feel inspired and ready to start taking action immediately on the goals that matter most to you.

All additional resources are linked on the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to this one next: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn a renowned doctor?s protocol to prevent disease, heal your body, burn fat, and feel better now.

You?ll get the exact steps to optimize your health, the 5 foods you should be eating every week, and the 3 foods you?ll never eat again after you listen to this episode.

Joining Mel today is Dr. William Li, MD. Dr. Li is a physician and scientist whose groundbreaking work on angiogenesis (the study of blood vessels) has impacted more than seventy diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his foundation has educated 40,000 physicians.

He has also spent over 30 years researching the connection between food and health, and his findings that he is sharing with you today are nothing short of revolutionary. 

Dr. Li will explain how you can rewire your metabolism, improve your overall health, and start feeling better by making simple and powerful changes to your diet.

In this episode, you will learn:

Dr. Li?s research and advice will change the way you think about food and your health.

All additional resources, including Dr. Li?s books and studies are linked on the podcast episode page.

If you liked this research-packed episode, you?ll love listening to this one next: Change Your Brain: #1 Neuroscientist?s Exercise Protocol for Peak Energy and Focus

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Take 7 minutes for yourself today. 

These are 7 minutes for the next year that will start 2025 right.

In this special mini-episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel has a message just for you: This year, you have the power. 

You have the power to make this the best year of your life.

You have the power to take the leap, pursue your dreams, and create the change you?ve always wanted.

This is the year you take back control. You stop worrying about what others think, say, or do, and start focusing on YOU. Because here?s the truth: only you decide how to spend your time and energy. And when you direct them toward the right things, everything changes.

Start your year strong with this message from Mel.

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: The Top Expert Advice of the Year: The Best of the Mel Robbins Podcast

Get Mel?s new bestselling book: ?The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About?

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In this episode, you?re getting the best of the best of The Mel Robbins Podcast.

This year, Mel released 115 episodes of the podcast, and featured 43 experts who shared their transformative insights on health, relationships, mindset, and more. 

Together, this adds up to thousands of takeaways.

Because your time is valuable, Mel is giving you a gift today:

She and her team crunched the data, reviewed hundreds of hours of content, analyzed listener feedback, and pinpointed the moments you shared, replayed, and wrote about?the moments that changed your life.

The result? The 8 most impactful moments of the entire year.

So in this episode, Mel is teeing up these moments to you one at a time, playing for you the best takeaways of the year.

You?ll hear 8 small pieces of expert advice that are packed with science, stories, and actionable strategies that will help you take action and make change, starting today.

What should you listen to next? You?ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:

Dr. Tara Swart: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Chris Palmer: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Sarah Jakes Roberts: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Robert Waldinger: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Zach Bush: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Mel also created an episode of HER favorite moments of this year, which you can listen to here.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

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Do you want to make 2025 your best year yet?

There are 7 questions to ask yourself that will help you:

In this episode, Mel will walk you through the 7 powerful questions, reveal her own answers, and guide you through how to answer them.

Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life, and help you confidently map out what you should focus on in the next 12 months.

This is the method Mel uses to set and achieve goals, and today, you?re getting the roadmap to the success, fulfillment, and happiness that you desire.

And if you?ve been a long-term listener of Mel and the podcast, you?ll recognize and love this method, as Mel invites you to reflect on and revisit how the past year went.

Fun, engaging, and deeply impactful, this episode will help you step into 2025 with purpose and momentum.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: The Top Expert Advice of the Year: The Best of the Mel Robbins Podcast

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If there?s someone in your life you wish you were closer to, but it sometimes feels like there?s an unspoken tension between you, this episode is for you. 

Today, Mel sits down with her oldest daughter, Sawyer, for a raw and transformative conversation about repairing relationships and closing the invisible distance that so many of us feel with the people we love most.

Together, they share the story of how writing The Let Them Theory healed their relationship and reveal three powerful tools that can help you do the same.

Whether it?s with a sibling, a parent, an adult child, or your partner, this conversation is a gift?one that will help you let go of resentment, show up differently, and create the deeper connection you?ve been longing for. 

Get ready to finally have the relationship you?ve always wanted. 

Get the book: ?The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About?

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this personal episode, you?ll love this one, in which Mel and her husband Chris have a very candid conversation about their marriage of 28 years: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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In this episode, you?ll learn the best expert advice Mel learned this year.

Today, Mel has carefully selected the most life-changing, thought-provoking, and inspiring moments shared by her guests in the last 12 months.

These are the breakthrough ideas and expert insights that left a lasting impact on her, and they are about to do the same for you.

Hear from world-class scientists, researchers, and leaders in their field as they reveal how to manifest success, have better boundaries, the secret to a happy life, and how to finally get the sleep you deserve.

This is not just a podcast episode. It is your step-by-step guide to real change and the level-up you have been waiting for. Ready to make 2025 your best year yet? Start here.

In this episode, you?ll learn:

This episode is packed with wisdom, practical tools, and inspiring moments that will transform how you think, act, and show up in 2025. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

What should you listen to next? You?ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:

Dr. Jim Doty: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Jefferson Fisher: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Rebecca Robbins: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Trent Shelton: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Tiffany Aliche: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

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This episode will change the way you think about every relationship in your life. 

Today, Harvard?s Dr. Stuart Ablon is distilling 30 years of behavior change research into one hour. 

Dr. Ablon is the Founder and Director of Think: Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, which focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving. An award-winning psychologist, Dr. Ablon is also a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

After listening, you will have a completely new approach to dealing with difficult people, challenging kids, and family members.

In this candid and relatable conversation, Mel and Dr. Ablon bust through the most common parenting myths and offers a simple 3 step approach for transforming even the most frustrating dynamics. 

This episode isn?t just about solving conflicts; it?s about creating a deeper understanding of others and fostering lasting change. 

Whether you're a parent, partner, or simply navigating life?s challenges, this conversation is for you.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, and want to create a peaceful connection with family, listen to to this episode next: The Simple Tool That Will Transform Your Family Dynamic

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Confidence is a skill, and today you are going to learn exactly how to build it.

Mel is one of the leading experts on the topic of confidence and is tapped regularly by the world?s top brands to teach their leaders how to be more confident. 

And in today?s episode, Mel is giving you her step-by-step playbook, the same one that she teaches to leaders around the world, that you can use immediately.

Mel is offering the guide to believing in yourself (for real this time) in 5 simple steps. 

If you have ever wanted to know how to increase your self-confidence and improve self-esteem, this is the episode for you. Whether you want to speak up at work, set boundaries, or stop doubting yourself,  you need to hear this.

This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, which was packed with coaching and simple tools to be more confident, you?ll love listening to this one next: How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident

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In this episode, you will learn how to live a more meaningful and happy life with zero weird tricks. 

Today, world renowned professor Dr. Laurie Santos is here to give you a crash course on living a happier, more fulfilling life. 

Dr. Santos is the professor behind Yale?s most popular course of all time, which she then taught as an online course called The Science of Well-Being.

5 million students have taken her semester-long course, but you don?t need to.

Why? Because today on the podcast, she is distilling and summarizing the key takeaways from her world-famous 26 lectures into one hour for you. 

She will share the surprising truths about what truly makes you happy and 5 science-backed ways to rewire your mind for more joy and meaning. 

And even if happiness feels out of reach, this episode will change your perspective and equip you with practical tools to experience more of it, starting today. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, you?ll love hearing from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar ? the most popular professor in Harvard?s history ? share about the science of creating a better life. Listen to this one next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose

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Today, you are getting the best dating advice out there for both you and your loved ones.

Mel sits down with Logan Ury ? a behavior scientist, dating expert, host of Netflix?s new dating series ?The Later Daters,? and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge ? to get her science-backed insights on finding success in dating.

If dating apps make you feel hopeless, if you feel like dating is broken, or can?t seem to find ?the one,? Logan?s insights will change your approach to finding love forever.

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or supporting a loved one navigating the dating scene, this episode is packed with science-backed insights and actionable tools to help anyone find the love they deserve.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you?re in your relationship and want tools and tips on how to make it better, listen to this episode next: 5 Signs of an Incompatible Relationship & 3 Signs You?ve Found ?The One?

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If you?re going through a breakup, or someone you love is, this episode is dedicated to you.

Mel is sharing the #1 cure for your broken heart, and is here to help you navigate the incredibly difficult process of moving forward after a breakup.

This is also a resource to share with anyone in your life who is going through heartbreak.

In this episode, Mel is joined by her daughter Sawyer, who recently went through the biggest breakup of her life. 

They reveal research-backed strategies and the real, raw emotions of going through loss and grief, and together, they walk you through the painful task of learning how to live without someone you loved.

If you're ready for guidance on healing and moving forward, this episode is for you. 

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: Let Go of Negative Thoughts & Reprogram Your Mind for More Positive Thinking

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In this episode, you will learn the requirements of a good relationship ? and the signs your relationship may not go the distance.

If you?re wondering if someone is ?the one? and you?re not sure if you should end things, you?ll get the answer today.

And if you?re struggling through a rough patch in your relationship and want tools and tips on how to make it better, Mel is sharing that as well.

Today, you?re getting the skills you need for any healthy romantic relationship.

Whether you?re in the early stages of dating, committed for years, or simply curious about your compatibility, this episode will give you the tools to navigate love with confidence.

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, and want to hear a very candid conversation with Mel and her husband Chris about their 28 year marriage, listen to this episode next: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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After listening to this episode, you?re going to understand how to harness the power of your mind in a way you never thought possible.

Today, Mel welcomes Dr. Jeff Karp, a world-renowned scientist and innovator, who?s here to teach you simple, science-backed methods to unlock your potential, no matter where you?re starting from.

You?ll learn how these tools helped Dr. Karp break free from feeling stuck, reframe challenges, and bring creativity and connection into every area of his life.

He?ll show you exactly how to use these techniques to sharpen your focus, manage stress, and boost your energy instantly.

By the end of this episode, you?ll have a toolkit of strategies to help you overcome overwhelm, silence self-doubt, and bring purpose into your daily life.

Get ready to unlock your mind, ignite your potential, and transform the way you live.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode on brain health and unlocking your potential, listen to this one next: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same

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Today, Mel is sharing exactly what you can do to improve the dynamic within your family.

Whether it?s disagreements over politics, someone who always has to be in the center of attention, or just pressure to make the limited time fun, family get-togethers can be hard.

You?ll learn Mel?s favorite tool, The Let Them Theory, to stop getting upset, bothered, or angry with your family, and what you can do instead.

This episode is a masterclass in how to improve your relationships with your family, so you can create stronger, more positive, and peaceful connections.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

To order Mel?s new book The Let Them Theory, click here.

If you liked this personal episode on family dynamics and creating lasting connection, despite the differences, listen to this episode next: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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If you find that the clutter keeps piling up, this episode will blow your mind.

You?re going to learn a foolproof decluttering method that has transformed Mel?s home.

The incredible Dana K. White, founder of the hit blog, A Slob Comes Clean, and author of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, is here to help you  tackle your clutter and the overwhelm that comes with it. 

Today she shares a five-step process that?s revolutionized the way countless people manage their lives?and it?s not about buying more containers or wasting time making everything look perfect. 

This is decluttering like you?ve never heard it before, designed to make your life easier, your mind clearer, and your home more peaceful. 

This episode will give you  the first step to finally feeling less underwater (no matter what your shelves, desk, or bathroom counter looks like right now!). 

This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, which was packed with personal stories and open dialogue from Mel, you?ll love this one: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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Today, Mel?s dream guest joins her in the Boston studios: Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.

Dr. Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert, and shares things today unlike he has ever shared before.

This wide-ranging conversation covers ADHD, autoimmune diseases, anxiety, addiction, people pleasing, and trauma. 

Dr. Maté will take you on a deep dive into how your early life experiences can shape the way you feel and function today, both mentally and physically. 

This episode is about unlocking real healing and finding hope. 

Dr. Maté?s compassionate insights will show you how understanding your past can free you to make healthier choices right now.

You?re about to discover powerful, science-backed ways to understand and care for yourself in ways you never have before. 

So, whether you?re on this journey for yourself or to help someone you love, this episode is for you.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode and want to reprogram your brain for more happiness and fulfillment, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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It?s time to get off the hamster wheel that?s leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed.

If the idea of ?doing nothing? feels almost painful and you feel uncomfortable when you?re not busy, this episode is the wake-up call you need. 

Today, Mel unpacks one of the most common addictions that you probably have never heard of before: the addiction to busyness and stress.

Here to give more research and advice is Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, psychologist, and world-renowned trauma expert. 

Dr. Lyons explains why over-scheduling every second of your day and constantly feeling ?not enough? unless stretched to the limit is keeping you disconnected.

By the end of this episode, you?ll have actionable steps to break free from the cycle and regain control of your time, energy, and peace of mind.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this empowering and insightful episode, listen to this one next: #1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now

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Today, you?ll learn the #1 money rule to live by to achieve financial success. 

You?ll also get the secret to stopping fear and anxiety around money for good. 

In this episode, financial expert Farnoosh Torabi will uncover major money myths that leave you feeling trapped and the steps you need to take to get good with money and build wealth. 

Whether you want to start saving, make more, or get out of debt, this episode will lay the foundation for greater financial success. 

This is an open and honest episode that will help you transform your relationship with money, and Mel candidly shares about her experience with financial fear after she found herself $800,000 in debt. 

For more resources related to this episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you want more content related to money and finances, listen to this episode next: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It

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Today, you will learn a mindset that will unlock the full power of your mind.

Your thoughts are connected to your future. It?s time to destroy the limitations of your mind so that you can unlock greater success, purpose, and possibilities.

If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like you?re falling behind, this episode is for you.

Right now, there are 3 lies you tell yourself that are keeping you stuck in negative thinking patterns.

Today, Mel, along with four renowned experts, will help you identify 3 three lies and replace them with empowering truths that will shift your perspective and make moving forward easier than you ever thought possible. 

You?ll learn powerful insights from Mel as well as leaders in the fields of medicine, business, and spirituality. 

This episode will be the wake-up call you need to start believing in your potential.

What should you listen to next? 

You?ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:

Dr. James Doty, MD: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

Steven Bartlett: The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire)

Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD: Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts: How to Create a New Version of Yourself: Let Go of Past Mistakes & Overcome Regret

For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today?s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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In today?s episode, you?re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences.

Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you?re going to be amazed at what he shares.

Dr. Newberg is a pioneering researcher of ?neurotheology,? which is a field of research that studies the relationship between neuroscience and spirituality. 

He has spent decades scanning the brains of people during prayer, meditation, and spiritual experiences, and he?s here to share the findings of his huge body of research ? and how you can apply it in your life.

Whether you consider yourself religious, spiritual, or an atheist, this episode is for you. You?ll discover practical tools to create daily rituals that cultivate a sense of unity, 

connectedness, and calm in your daily life ? starting right now. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about about your mind works, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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If you feel a sense of overwhelm, dread, or uncertainty right now, you need to hear this episode.

Right now, so many things are out of your control ? whether it?s global events, elections, a health diagnosis, or news you?re waiting on.

In today?s deeply personal episode, Mel is sharing her best tools to deal with overthinking and negative thoughts. 

Your worries are stealing the joy and peace you deserve. 

And by the time you finish listening, you?ll feel more calm, grounded, and ready to handle whatever challenge comes your way.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

What should you listen to next? Check out this episode about a powerful tool you can use to start every morning strong, no matter what is happening around you: Start Strong: Do This Every Morning to Get Out of Bed, Beat Anxiety, and Feel Incredible All Day

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By the time you finish listening, your perspective on death?and life?will be forever changed.

Today, Mel sits down with death doula and best-selling author Alua Arthur for a transformative conversation about how embracing the shortness of life can unlock a profound sense of joy and purpose in your life right now.

Alua shares three powerful questions you should ask yourself today and reveals an inspiring exercise to perform on your birthday to help you live with more intention and gratitude.

With wisdom, warmth, and humor, Alua shows how getting real about death can unlock the authentic, fulfilling life you?re meant to live.

Prepare for a mindset shift that will change how you look at life, death, and everything in between.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this deeply profound episode, listen to this one next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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In this episode, you are getting the 6 secrets to a lasting partnership.

You will learn how to make love last and the key to keeping your relationship successful and strong.

Today, Mel and her husband Chris dive deep into the most important lessons they've learned in 28 years of marriage.

Mel and Chris share their real-time reactions to each other?s insights as they dive deep into the keys to a lasting relationship.

Together, they unpack how to handle resentment and unmet expectations, how to navigate family pressures, personal growth, and much more.

Whether you're in a relationship, navigating one, or simply curious about how to build a lasting connection, this episode offers authentic and relatable relationship advice you?ve never heard before.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about how to build connection that lasts, listen to this episode next: The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You

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After listening to this episode, your brain won?t be the same. 

Today, you are going to learn the science behind manifestation and what steps you need to take to manifest your dream life.

In this episode, Mel sits down with the extraordinary Dr. Jim Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and expert on manifestation and visualization. 

Together, they dive deep into the science behind creating the life you want. Dr. Doty explains why your negative self-talk is holding you back and how you can reprogram your brain using simple yet powerful tools rooted in neuroscience.

This episode is science meets manifestation, as Dr. Doty unpacks how neuroscience proves visualization. It will give you the mindset reset you need to make your brain work for you and to rewire it for success. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about manifestation, listen to this episode next: How to Manifest Anything You Want: 4 Simple Steps Backed by Neuroscience & Olympic Athletes

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Mel is thrilled to announce that her new book, ?The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About? is now available for pre-order.

You can order a copy of the book at LetThem.com.

If you're struggling to achieve your goals or feel a little happier, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people.

In this book, you?ll learn how two words ? ?Let Them? ? can set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. 

There is a better way to live. 

The Let Them Theory is a proven method that teaches you how to protect your time and energy, and focus on what matters to you. You?ve spent too long chasing approval, managing other people?s happiness, and letting their opinions hold you back. Learn how to stop giving your power away and start creating a life where you come first?your dreams, your goals, your happiness.

?Let Them? is a simple tool that millions of people around the world can?t stop talking about because it works. The fastest way to take control of your life is to stop trying to control other people and focus on what you can control: yourself. 

By letting other people live their lives, you finally get to live yours.

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have!

If you have trouble getting out of bed, there is one simple hack you need to wake up early, beat anxiety, and kickstart your morning. 

In today?s episode, Mel shares a technique called slithering that will help you on those tough mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible.

Mel reveals how this unique practice, taught to her by her therapist, moves stress and tension out of your body, helping you shift your mindset and start the day with ease.

You?ll learn how to use this simple tool to reset your body, tackle morning dread, and take control of your day?no matter what challenges you?re facing.

Note: this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn?t for you right now ? please skip this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about Mel?s morning routine, you?ll love: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up

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In this episode, Mel is giving you the step-by-step roadmap of how to reinvent your life.

Whether you?ve just graduated, you?re an empty nester, or you?re somewhere in between, this episode will provide you with the steps to make a pivot.

You?ll learn why reinvention is not about fixing what?s broken, but about tapping into your desires, following your curiosity, and taking bold action. 

By the end of this episode, you?ll be fired up and ready to take control of your future. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode where you?re getting Mel?s simple guide for stepping into your next chapter.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to this one next: 9 Small Things That Will Make a Surprisingly Big Difference

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